Taco Bell's newest menu item contains spicy pop rocks

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Taco Bell is testing out a burrito that is loaded with spicy "popping crystals."

It's called The Firecracker Burrito and is being tested at four Taco Bell locations.

The burrito comes in two varieties — cheesy and spicy.

Let 2017 be known as the year of the Food Stunt. After freakshakes and unicorn-inspired everything swept the nation, Taco Bell has proven it's not to be outdone in attention-grabbing treats department. This is, after all, the brand that brought the world Doritos Locos Tacos and $600 fast food weddings.

Now, the chain's expanding into new territory, testing out a burrito that's loaded with spicy "popping crystals" that'll remind you of Tabasco-infused Pop Rocks. It's called the Firecracker Burrito, and it comes in two varieties: cheesy and spicy. Both burritos are filled with rice, cheese, beef, and red tortilla strips, then wrapped in a red tortilla. The spicy version gets an added kick from a drizzle of chipotle sauce.

The real pièce de résistance, though, is the packet of cayenne popping crystals you can get with it for 20 cents more. Foodbeast tried the burrito and warns to use those crystals sparingly though — they add a fizzy kick to the meal, but too many makes the burrito sugary-sweet. It's "not a pleasant feeling," the reviewer concluded.

Firecracker burritos are being tested at four restaurants, the website mentioned, with the only confirmed location being a store in Santa Ana, CA. We've reached out to Taco Bell for comment and will update this story as we know more.

YouTuber Peep THIS Out! stopped by the Santa Ana location and tried the dish. "I'm definitely digging the gimmick of it," he said after taking a bite and listening to the sizzling pop of the candy. You can watch his full review here: